Dr Hasan Sayanvala
Dr Hasan Sayanvala is one of the most innovative dentists in South Africa. Dedicated to achieving the healthiest and most beautiful smiles for his patients, he commits to mastering the highest level of dentistry and the latest in dental technology.
Dr Sayanvala obtained a BDS degree in Dentistry in 1999 from the Medical University of Southern Africa. He then emigrated to the United Kingdom, where he has received extensive training in the diagnosis and placement of dental implants. He was the first South African dentist to use the revolutionary SSBIOMAT implant system. Additionally, he was the first South African dentist to be trained and become an affiliate in the Dr Anthony Visovas orthodontic programme - an accomplishment only a handful of European dentists have achieved. He has further added to his skills in endodontic dentistry, and has studied with some of the most progressive clinicians in this field, while also completing advanced training in cosmetic facial rejuvenation, dermal fillers and Botox.
Dr Sayanvala's philosophy is that the first step in achieving optimal personal health is maintaining a healthy mouth. Therefore, he pursues excellence to assure that everyone who walks through the doors of his office will receive excellent oral care. He achieves his goal by creating innovative ways for his patients to get the latest news on maintaining their oral health, and by providing them with access to products to ensure that they have the best tools to do so.
In the office, Dr Sayanvala is the motivator, with the gift of being able to influence others in positive ways. He is constantly inspiring his team to do better, by fully understanding that a healthy and happy team makes for a better and more welcoming working environment. He is a born adventurer, and this is reflected on his many interests: He enjoys travelling, running and skiing. He is a student of life as well. He is constantly learning, and researching different topics, especially those that relate to helping us achieve optimal health and improve our everyday life. He is passionate about cooking, everything Italian and photography, as well as a collector of art.
DR CP JOOSTE (B.Ch. D. Stellenbosch)
Dr Carel Jooste grew up in Namibia and graduated from Stellenbosch University in 1978. Since that year he has been practicing in Northcliff, seeing the transformation of the area and development of shopping complexes like Cresta. Over the years one has also seen the growth in the family of patients and it is not rare to have the grandchildren of patients first seen as young adults now attending the practice. The emphasis has thus always been to render a broad range of services to assist the whole family, youngest to geriatrics. Treatment options have developed greatly over the years and it is with much delight that one can nowadays offer solutions which were unheard of previously. We have also taken advantage of the availability of specialist dental practitioners in our city and have built up an excellent network of care which can provide a full range of oral treatments, taking care of all requirements of every patient. Parallel to this Carel also had another part-time career as lecturer in Physiology in the Faculty of Health Science at Wits University, teaching body function to medical, dental and other health care students. This led to interesting research on humans and animals and included a post-graduate thesis written on lion blood. The teaching aspect of academia has always been a keen interest and he is active in international associations dealing with medical education. Locally he has initiated numerous new teaching innovations which were recognized by him twice receiving the award as the best lecturer. After work he is an enthusiastic but slow swimmer and sometimes takes to the streets to run in our leafy suburbs. Music is an ongoing passion which includes playing the piano, attending local concerts or streaming international performers. Antiques and collectibles have made an interesting hobby and auctions and fairs are attended whenever possible. Travel remains a dream and would satisfy a love of history, architecture and food. To that end there is a desperate ongoing effort to remain fluent in German, the language of youth.
Dr Raeesa Ahmed (B.Ch. D. UWC)
Dr Raeesa Ahmed completed her BChD (Dentistry) degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2014. After completing her Community Service in Pietermaritzburg KZN, she worked in private practice for 4 years before relocating to Johannesburg in 2019.
Since then, Dr. Ahmed has been enhancing her skills in various practices in Johannesburg. She enjoys general dentistry and strives to provide a holistic approach to patient healthcare. Dr Ahmed has experience in conscious sedation and treating young and anxious patients in theatre. She enjoys the challenge of helping patients overcome their dental phobias and fears and believes that everyone deserves to have a beautiful smile and healthy mouth. Her friendly demeanour and gentle touch is a pleasure for all patients.